Easy No-Bake Snowball Cookies Recipe

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine.

This easy No-Bake Snowball Cookies recipe brings a sweet taste of summer to your holiday festivities. These Hawaiian inspired cookies are so festive and fun with a coconut flake topping and yummy pineapple center.

Today’s easy Snowball Cookies recipe is a really special one for me. It is one of the only recipes I have passed down from my great-grandma Ruth on my mom’s side of the family. This one is a special treat I only got to enjoy a few times during my childhood, whenever we would road trip for Christmas to visit my mom’s side of the family.

I absolutely love pineapple and coconut flavors, so these cookies have always been a favorite! Plus, they are so festive and fun looking, that they just feel like the ultimate Christmas cookie!

Easy No-Bake Snowball Cookies

When it came time for our annual baking traditions of making sugar cookies, chocolate freezer pies, cherry rolls, and of course these easy no-bake snowball cookies, I turned to my local Food Lion.

At Food Lion, I know I can always find the ingredients I need at affordable prices. One thing I love about Food Lion is their store brand labeled products. They are nearly half price from name brands which brings me huge savings on all my holiday baking. They taste just as good as the competitor, so my favorites still taste just like how grandma made them. Plus, with their weekly specials, Shop & Earn rewards, and digital coupons I can find savings on everything I need throughout the store!

Whether you love to bake from scratch or want to simply add your own finishing touches to mostly finished baked goods and main dishes – Food Lion has everything you need for the holidays!

I like to make ahead some Snowball Cookies and other holiday treats so I have something on hand for those unexpected visitors and out of town guests that come to visit! My grandma’s snowball cookies can even be frozen — so you can make a double batch before the busy holiday season starts and simply thaw and serve or send some home in a goody bag with your guests.

Other favorites we love to have on hand for the holiday is hot cocoa and peppermint ice cream — just in case! Food Lion has a selection of Limited Time Originals including Holiday Spice Pancake Mix, Peppermint Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, and even a Holiday Cookie Tin to simplify the holidays even more! Whether you choose to home bake your favorite holiday treats or want to share holiday cheer, without all the mess, you can find everything you need at your local Food Lion grocery store.

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How to Make Snowball Cookies

Start by taking the extra time to strain your pineapple really well. Don’t skip this step, or your mix will be hard to work with. If you pour the crushed pineapple into a bowl, and still see extra juice, you can pour the extra pineapple juice out off the edge of the bowl.

Next, you will want to combine your sugar, butter, and nuts with your pineapple.

That’s all the mixing you’ll need – now it’s time to assemble! Take a small spoonful of your pineapple mixture and scoop it onto the flat side of one Nilla wafer cookie.

Next, you’ll place another Nilla cookie on top. Then, add another layer of pineapple mixture and another cookie. It should look like: cookie, mixture, cookie, mixture, cookie.

I tend to make all the layered cookies step first, then move onto the next step. But you can do all the steps together before moving onto the next cookie.

To turn these layered cookies into snowballs, you’ll coat the outside edges and top with whipped topping. You can make your own or use a store bought version, but it will need to be thawed, not frozen.

Then, just sprinkle shredded coconut all around the sides and top to give the cookies a fluffly snowball look!

When they’re all assembled, you’ll store the cookies in the fridge overnight to help the layers firm up, which will make them easier to eat, not so messy!

Frequently Asked Questions about Making Snowball Cookies

Q: Can I use diced pineapple, sliced pineapple, or fresh pineapple in Snowball Cookies?

A: You can use fresh pineapple or any variety of canned pineapple, but you’ll need to mash it to fine crushed pineapple or use a food processor to create crushed pineapple. You’ll need fine pineapple to fit between the cookie layers.

Q: How do I strain the pineapple?

A: A mesh strainer works best! Simply press the crushed pineapple against the mesh strainer. The better you strain the pineapple before getting started, the easier it will be to work with your mix.

Q: How should I store snowball cookies?

A: Store the snowball cookies in the fridge. You can also freeze the cookies, and allow them to thaw overnight before serving, if you to store some of the cookies for a later date.

Pineapple and coconut….YUMMY! These snowball cookies look delicious! I can’t wait to make them!

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Hi, I'm Janel! I'm the owner and lead blogger here at A Mom's Take. I stay busy raising four boys age 11 and under. I am a Raleigh based mom blogger that loves to travel. I have been known for planning trips specifically to hit the roller coasters! I'm obsessed with board games. .. Meet the Team ..